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zebra mussel

 

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Noun zebra mussel has 1 sense
  1. zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha - inch-long mollusk imported accidentally from Europe; clogs utility inlet pipes and feeds on edible freshwater mussels
    --1 is a kind of freshwater mussel, freshwater clam
    --1 is a member of Dreissena, genus Dreissena

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Zebra Mussel

Noun: A small freshwater bivalve mollusk native to the freshwater lakes of southeast Russia that has invaded many water bodies in North America and Europe.

Sample Sentence: The zebra mussel, scientifically known as Dreissena polymorpha, is an invasive species that has caused significant ecological and economic damage in the Great Lakes region.


Adjective: Describing something related to or characteristic of zebra mussels.

Sample Sentence: The zebra mussel infestation has become a serious environmental concern, affecting the local ecosystem.


Verb: To attach or adhere to a surface like zebra mussels.

Sample Sentence: The boat's hull was completely covered with zebra mussels, making it difficult to navigate through the water.


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